No story
from the Cold War era provokes more debate than the arrest, trial, and
execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg on charges of espionage. Convicted
of conspiring to pass the secret of the atomic bomb to the Soviets, the
Rosenbergs were electrocuted on June 19, 1953.

Based on
a compelling book and nationally touring art exhibit, this film shows
the influence of the Rosenberg case on the work of artists past and present
including Arthur Miller, poet Adrienne Rich, Picasso and many more. Dramatic
readings by Ed Asner, Ossie Davis, Tony Randall, Ruby Dee, and Tovah Feldshuh
illuminate the legacy of the Rosenberg case, while interviews with writers,
painters, sculptors and others address the relationship between art and
politics. The program concludes with brief on-camera commentary by Robert
Meeropol, one of the Rosenbergs' sons, and Morton Sobell, their codefendant
in the espionage trial.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

"An
important film for all those concerned with American history and the arts."
- Library Journal

"...
revives the Rosenberg story with depth and insight. "
- Valley Advocate

PURCHASE DVD

Home Use DVD:
$29.95

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